Both cinemas and live theatres would remain closed under the proposed changes, along with bingo halls and casinos, with no reopening date in the foreseeable future. Alamo Drafthouse to reopen its newest Colorado movie theater in June ... By John Wenzel, The Denver Post Apr 29, 2021, 11:38 am. Powered and implemented by FactSet. The Finger Lakes Drive-In and the Manlius Art Cinema will reopen Friday, April 16, joining previously opened theaters like the Movie Tavern in Camillus and the Hollywood Theatre in Mattydale. Market data provided by ICE Data Services. Learn more about mandatory public health measures in Alberta. Some in Ontario are open, while those in Saskatchewan never closed. Patrons buy movie theater … Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. If there is logic, I would love to hear it.". Movie theaters and other indoor entertainment centers, including performing arts centers and concert venues, must follow the mitigation requirements detailed in paragraph 2 on pages 5-9 of Executive Order No. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Walker says while theatre owners support public health measures, and agree there was a time for cinemas to be closed, they feel they are being unduly punished now. Officials announced that theaters are permitted to reopen at 25% capacity beginning March 5th, with added safety measures including mask mandates and assigned seating.. 183, which is summarized below. Landmark's theatres in Alberta and B.C. This includes movie theatres. California theaters and concert halls can reopen June 15. The Movie Theatre Association of Canada claims despite more than one million Canadians visiting movie theatres in the first and second waves of the pandemic, there have been zero reported instances of transmission or outbreaks associated with going to see a movie. She began her career anchoring and reporting at CKX Brandon. Sign up … IMAX chief executive Richard Gelfond told CBS News' Margaret Brennan that safety is top of mind as theaters reopen: "They have to evoke cleanliness when you come in and I think the staff has to continue to egress and exit in certain ways that make people feel safe," Gelfond said. If you don't like our previous protocols, engage, talk to us and let us understand that. Movie theaters were allowed to open on June 12 as part of Stage 2 of Alberta's relaunch plan, but Landmark Cinemas took extra time to ensure safety for all movie-goers. Walker admits making his case through the media isn't his first choice, but he feels it's his only option now. ... @akselis2002) March 1, 2021. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Cineplex has announced it is reopening movie theatres across Ontario this week, as COVID-19 restrictions ease in many jurisdictions. The announcement punctuates nearly a … Andrew Cuomo. Movie theaters in New York City will reopen at 25 percent capacity or no more than 50 people per screening starting March 5, according to Gov. Movie theaters outside New York City were able to reopen last October. The biggest market for movies in the US, Los Angeles, could reopen movie theaters as soon as this weekend as COVID vaccinations continue to roll out. "That seems to be the only way we will get some traction — actually engaging our customers and the broader population. "We need to continue to avoid activities that are known to cause the greatest risk, such as crowded places, closed places and close-contact settings.". Copyright © 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. First published on April 2, 2021 / 10:34 AM. He worries about the small independent theatres in rural Manitoba, where owners have sunk their entire personal savings into their business. Movie Theaters Hoping To Win Over Customers Again As Businesses Reopen By CBSLA Staff April 26, 2021 at 6:35 pm Filed Under: 2021 Oscars , COVID-19 , Movie Theaters , Oscars Cineplex planning to reopen six Alberta theatres this month, others in July David Friend Published Monday, June 15, 2020 6:58AM MDT Last Updated Monday, June 15, 2020 12:40PM MDT / MoneyWatch. We all sat near close family,” said Vina Begay-Tsosie, a movie fan. When New York City movie theaters finally reopen, will people, and new movies, return to all U.S. screens? Not to mention the economic cost, and getting hundreds of part-timers back to work," he said. However, Century Rio 24 waited until Saturday to reopen at 25 percent capacity. For example, the iconic TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, reopened this week with a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the return of audiences. He maintains cinemas were basically designed for a pandemic. — City of Pasadena (@PasadenaGov) May 5, 2021. Studios have been eyeing trends in China and other foreign countries, where pent-up moviegoers have eagerly returned to theaters. Theaters in Alberta became the first in the country to open their doors again, but a night at the movies won't be what guests are used to. Movie theatres and indoor sports facilities will reopen in Quebec's red zones as March break approaches. Regal Cinemas will reopen its theaters in these four cities on Friday (May 14): Read ... the company is hoping for increased play during spring breaks and as more territories reopen. Less than 50% of movie theatres are open in the US/CAN. They offer reserved seats that face one direction, quiet auditoriums with high ceilings, predictable traffic patterns set around scheduled show times that can be staggered, and the ability to distance customers by seating them in every second row several seats apart, he notes. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. These mandatory restrictions apply provincewide and will remain in place until further notice. Canucks fans line up outside the Rio Theatre in Vancouver, Jan. 23, 2021. The independent movie theatre, which has been closed due to provincial public health restrictions is now open as a sports bar. Groups will be separated by plexiglass seat dividers. May 14, 2021 Movie theaters are making a comeback in Northeast Ohio as the region takes steps to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic . Movie theaters in the U.S. are reopening, complete with ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate the dusting off of seats more than a year after movie houses across the country went completely dark due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But Walker wonders why cinemas can't open at a reduced capacity, like other businesses can. 1 / 1 No, they're not looking over the wasteland that was 2020. Those in the movie theatre industry say they are being unduly punished. Several movie theaters reopen after Illinois Gov. With good news comes whiplash Performers in Matthew Bourne’s “Swan Lake” photographed at the Ahmanson Theatre … April 2, 2021 / 10:34 AM Because none of this makes sense and I am sure so many of them would agree," said Walker. ... Ontario theatres opening Feb. 26, 2021… This 1957 movie trailer for snacks says it all. With movie theaters closed in the country’s two largest markets – New York City and Los Angeles – film studios pulled titles from the 2020 and 2021 schedules. When Manitoba's case numbers dropped in the summer, cinemas were allowed to reopen, but had to shut down again in November, as numbers spiked and Manitoba moved to the red, or critical, level of its pandemic response system. Denis Villeneuve's big budget star-studded remake of Dune had to be bumped from this past year's calendar, but look for it on the big screen in 2021, fingers crossed. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Marianne has always had a passion for seeking the truth. Comments are welcome while open. Indeed, crowded theaters with packed seating to watch Hollywood's latest releases posed a tremendous risk to Americans' health when COVID-19 infection rates were at their peak, testing was scarce and effective vaccines were nonexistent. © 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Regal Cinema 10 at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson on Sunday. Regal Cinemas is also slated to reopen hundreds of screens in California, Florida, New York, Nevada, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Washington on Friday, allowing major studios to release a backlog of titles whose openings were delayed due to the pandemic. Movie times, buy movie tickets online, watch trailers and get directions to AMC Bayou 15 in Pensacola, FL. "We aren't saying we have to open today. News provided by The Associated Press. AMC Theatres has the newest movies near you Hollywood is hoping American audiences will share foreigners' same enthusiasm. The Brookline landmark, recently celebrated as one of the most beautiful in the world, announced that it plans to reopen on May 13. ... May 10, 2021 . Movie theaters are starting to reopen. Walker says cinemas operated extremely safely when they reopened following the initial pandemic shutdown. Walker says letters have been sent through the movie theatre association to the province to highlight the industry's protocols and track record. "And quite frankly, I feel someone in government is not doing their job of opening up their mind to really look at this.". The Union Square area is home to six movie theaters, four of which are now open including the two AMC Theaters (890 Broadway at … He has been busy this week in guiding any exhibitors who were conflicted about reopening under the impaired conditions. "I can't understand it. Household bubbles, kids' activities mulled in Manitoba's reopening over coming weeks, Quebec movie theatres are now allowed to reopen, but not all of them will, Movie-goers 'so glad to be back' as restrictions loosen in Manitoba's Phase 4, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. 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ICE Limitations. Jujyfruits. He says while there was some communication before the first reopening, there has been no response this time around. "There has to be a construct under which you would allow theatres to open. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. "Honestly, we are offended. For the past 25 years Marianne has worked in Winnipeg, both in radio and television. Proposed changes to pandemic restriction rules in Manitoba over the next few weeks could see almost all businesses allowed to reopen, with expanded capacity limits — except for indoor theatres. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Masks are required and patrons must keep six feet of distance from one another. He says cinema owners are "dumbfounded," when Manitoba's current rules and proposed changes would allow businesses like gyms, children's recreation facilities and restaurants to welcome customers. It feels like we have not done our job of communicating clearly the health and safety measures we operate with," he said. The movie theater is scheduled to open to the public on October 12. Double mask up + grab your popcorn: movie theaters are now reopened in Union Square! Movie theatres in Manitoba, and across the country, shut down last spring during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... May 10, 2021 . Find everything you need for your local movie theater near you. Once L.A. theaters reopen, the city will join New York in welcoming back moviegoers, potentially signalling a hopeful sign to the industry's recovery. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Popcorn. "We are perfectly equipped to open safely and that's why it is so frustrating.". It remains to be seen whether U.S. audiences will feel safe returning to theaters. Highlighting sanitation and safety measures will be essential to luring audiences back to theaters. "Some seats are far apart, but we got lucky. J.B. Pritzker loosens coronavirus restrictions. Will anyone go? April 2, 2021 / 10:34 AM / MoneyWatch Movie theaters in the U.S. are reopening, complete with ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate the dusting … The industry is encouraging theatregoers to fill out the province's online survey on proposed rule changes, to let officials know what their experience was like after the first lockdown. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney unveiled a four-step reopening plan for the province at a COVID-19 update on Jan. 29, 2021. Going to the movies has always been partly about eating.. Some in Ontario are open, while those in Saskatchewan never closed. Legal Statement. Effective December 13, 2020 some businesses are required to close, reduce capacity or limit their in-person access. While California's Health Officer order allows movie theaters to reopen to 75% capacity with caveats, Los Angeles's new rules do not. Junior Mints. Bill Walker, the CEO of Landmark Cinemas Canada, says he can't understand or accept the Manitoba government's decision to categorize theatres as high-risk venues. March 16, 2021 6 AM PT This is the March 16, 2021, edition of The Wide Shot, a weekly newsletter about everything happening in the business of entertainment. Walker says the bigger players like Landmark and Cineplex, which have 90 per cent of the Canadian moviegoing market, are losing millions of dollars a month, but surviving with wage and rent subsidies. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). The province is considering a long list of changes to COVID-19 restrictions that could open up more businesses in the next few weeks, but cinemas are still not on Manitoba's list. But to not allow us to reopen in the next few weeks seems so flippant. also remain closed for now. also remain closed for now. Manitoba's acting deputy chief provincial public health officer says not everything can reopen at the same time, and some situations are still risky. Landmark operates movie theatres in Manitoba in Winnipeg, Brandon and Winkler, employing hundreds of part-time employees in the province, Walker said. She was formerly a teacher in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. From there she worked in both TV news and current affairs at CBC Saskatoon. The Premier stated that Alberta … Landmark's theatres in Alberta and B.C. ... “Movie theaters are not that high on the list of essentials.” ... February 2nd, 2021, 03:14 PM EDT. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Movie theaters in Los Angeles will be able to reopen early next week, public health officials said Thursday. "Large gatherings of people for long periods of time present the greatest risk for COVID-19 transmission," Dr. Jazz Atwal said at a Friday news conference. Quebec movie theatres are now allowed to reopen… Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Michael Phillips ; 10 movies for … (Las Vegas Review Journal, file) Warner Brothers' and Legendary Entertainment's Godzilla vs. Kong raked in $70 million in China on its opening weekend. Find movies near you, view show times, watch movie trailers and buy movie tickets. 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